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BILLINGE VIEW, PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BB2 6PS

2 beds Listed 12 Jun 2015 (-4030d)

£130,000

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Property details

Last sold

£100,000 Nov 2020

Local average

£104,183 (+24.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 2 (6,647 of 33,755)

Street crime

283 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • Allocated Parking Space
  • Mature Gardens
  • Views Over Mature Wooded Grounds

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

A first floor self contained apartment forming part of a Victorian Villa conveniently situated in the Billinge district of Blackburn
Ground floor: entrance vestibule and hall
First floor: spacious lounge, dining kitchen with fitted units including split-level cooker, two bedrooms, three piece bathroom
Gas fired central heating
Close to amenities and within easy access of the town centre
Well set back from the road with an outlook over mature gardens at the front and rearSITUATION AND LOCATION:
Billinge View is a Victorian Villa converted into apartments situated on the corner of
Preston New Road and Revidge Road in the Billinge district of Blackburn. There are local
shops and schools nearby and a local bus service into Blackburn town centre which is
approximately one mile away.
DIRECTIONS:
To reach the property from Blackburn town centre leave on Preston New Road, continue
for approximately one mile and Billinge View is just before the traffic lights at the
junction with Revidge Road on the right hand side.
The accommodation comprises:
Ground floor
VESTIBULE: With original Victorian tiled floor.
HALL: With lockable storage under the stairs.
First floor
Landing Double panelled ch radiator, original Victorian
stained glass window over the stairs.
LOUNGE: 15'9 x 18'0 (4.80m x 5.49m) Marble fireplace,
original sash window, double panelled ch radiator,
single panelled ch radiator, views over mature
wooded grounds.
DINING KITCHEN: 12'0 x 17'7 (3.66m x 5.36m) Range of high gloss
units, single drainer sink, gos hob with stainless
steel extractor fan over, electric oven, fitted
cupboard with wall mounted gas fired central
heating boiler, ch radiator, original sash window,
external door to fire escape and access through to
rear exit from property via the garden.
BEDROOM 1: 15'10 x 13'6 (4.83m x 4.11m) Marble fireplace,
pedestal wash basin, single panelled ch radiator,
two original sash windows, views to front and
side of property over mature wooded grounds.
BEDROOM 2: 9'2 x 11'7 (2.79m x 3.53m) Single panelled ch
radiator, sash window, fitted wardrobe, views to
side of property over grounds.
BATHROOM: Modern three piece suite in white comprising
panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal
wash basin, low suite wc, chrome heated towel
rail.
OUTSIDE: There is an allocated parking space to the front.
To the rear there is use of outside area for the
drying of washing, the use of bins and for access.GENERAL INFORMATION: All mains services are installed. Gas fired central
heating.
VIEWING: By appointment with vendor's agents only.
CALL: 01254 662223
CLICK: www.mortimers-property.co.uk
COME IN: to our Blackburn Office

Listed by

Blackburn

The Northern Estate Agencies Group

Reference: 34997592

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #7704463

Property Details

Street: 2 Billinge View

Town: Preston New Road

Postcode: BB2 6PS

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 18/10/2010

Work Completed: 10/09/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7663157

Property Details

Street: 2 Billinge View

Town: Preston New Road

Postcode: BB2 6PS

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 3 doors

Certificate Issued: 20/09/2010

Work Completed: 06/09/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

25% since 2000

Event Date Price % change
Sold 20/11/2020 (5 years ago) £100,000 +11.1%
Sold 11/08/2016 (9 years ago) £90,000 +12.5%
Sold 08/09/2000 (25 years ago) £80,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street SPRINGFIELD COTTAGE PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6PS £590,000 07/12/2023 Detached
Same street LONGFIELD PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6PS £663,000 27/09/2022 Other
Same street BILLINGE VIEW FIRST FLOOR FLAT PRESTON NEW ROAD, BLACKBURN, BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN, BB2 6PS £160,000 08/03/2022 Flat

Street average: £471,000 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 6.6%
10y growth 38.9%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Blackburn with Darwen. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -6.4%
5y (index) 12.1%
10y (index) 43.4%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Blackburn with Darwen. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £640/mo
Realistic £711/mo
Optimistic £782/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Blackburn with Darwen.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for East Lancs: £474/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Beardwood opp Revidge Road 0.0 miles
Bus stop Beardwood, adjacent to Billinge End Road 0.1 miles
Shop Unknown 0.2 miles
Shop Bubbles 0.2 miles
Hospital The Beardwood Hospital 0.3 miles
Train station Mill Hill 1.2 miles
Train station Blackburn 1.3 miles
Hospital Greater Lancashire Hospital 6.2 miles
University Westleigh Conference Centre 10.7 miles
University UClan burnley temp 10.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 107
Anti-social behaviour 71
Criminal damage and arson 24
Public order 19
Vehicle crime 13
Drugs 12
Other theft 10
Other crime 9
Burglary 6
Robbery 5
Shoplifting 4
Theft from the person 2
Possession of weapons 1
Total incidents 283

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
St Silas's CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 18 Jun 2023
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School Blackburn Primary 0.2 miles Good — 20 Mar 2022
Tauheedul Islam Girls' High School Secondary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 30 Nov 2022
The Olive School, Blackburn Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 25 Jun 2015
Wensley Fold CofE Primary Academy Primary 0.3 miles Outstanding — 9 Oct 2023

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £88,875
Target investor price (1%) £71,100
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).